1st kyu - ikkyu

Minimum 6 months and 60 hours of training since earning 2nd Kyu. Prior attendance at 1 AAA/AAI Seminar since earning 2nd Kyu.

Technique

ushiro tekubitori jiujinage	Grasp both wrists from behind/ Entwining the arms in the shape of the Japanese number “10” (a cross) and throwing
yokomenuchi sudori	Strike to the side of the head/ “Disappearing” throw
katate ryotetori kotegaeshi	Grasping a forearm with both hands/ “Wrist turning” throw and pin
munetsuki sumiotoshi	Thrusting attack to the chest/ “Corner drop” throw
katatori ganmenuchi ikkyo	Lapel grab with straight punch to face/ “First teaching” and pin
tanto dori	Defense against knife attacks; at least three techniques each against shomenuchi, yokomenuchi, and munetsuki attacks required
bokken kata 2	Second sword form; 13 movements
randori	“Seizing chaos;” defense against multiple attackers (3)

Ki Tests and Exercises

bokken taisabaki

Body movement and striking with the sword against an opponent, against shomenuchi, yokomenuchi/ gyaku-yokomenuchi, sliding munetsuki, and stepping munetsuki attacks